1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 353 kg more than 1971 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Zephyr | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Supra |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2600 mm |